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James Doohan

Bio: James Montgomery "Jimmy" Doohan ( March 3, 1920 – July 20, 2005) was a Canadian character and voice actor, best known for his role as Montgomery "Scotty" Scott in the television and film series Star Trek. His characterization of the Scottish Chief Engineer of the Starship Enterprise was one of the most recognizable elements in the Star Trek franchise, for which he also made several contributions behind the scenes

Born: Wed, Mar 03 1920

Birthplace: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Death: Wed, Jul 20 2005

James Doohan is 85 years old

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Star Trek: Inside the Roddenberry Vault

James Doohan would have been no older than 85 in Star Trek: Inside the Roddenberry Vault as '(archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Mon, Dec 05 2016

For the Love of Spock

James Doohan would have been no older than 85 in For the Love of Spock as 'Scotty (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 09 2016

Through Dead Eyes

James Doohan was 79 in Through Dead Eyes as 'Barney Fredericks'.

Movie Released: Sat, Oct 09 1999

The Duke

James Doohan was 78 in The Duke as 'Clive Chives'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 1999

Cold Fusion: Fire from Water

James Doohan was 78 in Cold Fusion: Fire from Water as 'Himself'.

Movie Released: Sun, Mar 22 1998

Bug Buster

James Doohan was 77 in Bug Buster as 'Sheriff Carlson'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jan 18 1998

Trekkies

James Doohan was 77 in Trekkies as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Sat, Oct 18 1997

UFOs Above and Beyond

James Doohan was 77 in UFOs Above and Beyond as 'Host'.

Movie Released: Mon, Jun 02 1997

The Making of Star Trek Deep Space Nine Trials And Tribble-ations

James Doohan was 76 in The Making of Star Trek Deep Space Nine Trials And Tribble-ations as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Mon, Nov 04 1996

William Shatner's Star Trek Memories

James Doohan was 74 in William Shatner's Star Trek Memories as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1995

William Shatner: Captain's Log

James Doohan was 74 in William Shatner: Captain's Log as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Wed, Nov 30 1994

Star Trek: A Captain's Log

James Doohan was 74 in Star Trek: A Captain's Log as 'Himself'.

Movie Released: Wed, Nov 30 1994

Star Trek: Generations

James Doohan was 74 in Star Trek: Generations as 'Captain Montgomery "Scotty" Scott'.

Movie Released: Fri, Nov 18 1994

Storybook

James Doohan was 73 in Storybook as 'Uncle Monty'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 1994

Amore!

James Doohan was 73 in Amore! as 'Dr. Landon'.

Movie Released: Mon, Nov 01 1993

National Lampoon's Loaded Weapon 1

James Doohan was 72 in National Lampoon's Loaded Weapon 1 as 'Scotty'.

Movie Released: Thu, Feb 04 1993

Double Trouble

James Doohan was 71 in Double Trouble as 'Chief O'Brien'.

Movie Released: Fri, Feb 14 1992

Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country

James Doohan was 71 in Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country as 'Captain Montgomery 'Scotty' Scott'.

Movie Released: Fri, Dec 06 1991

Star Trek: 25th Anniversary Special

James Doohan was 71 in Star Trek: 25th Anniversary Special as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Sat, Sep 28 1991

Warp 3 - The Official Convideo

James Doohan was 71 in Warp 3 - The Official Convideo as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Sun, Aug 25 1991

Knight Rider 2000

James Doohan was 71 in Knight Rider 2000 as 'James 'Scotty' Doohan'.

Movie Released: Sun, May 19 1991

Star Trek V: The Final Frontier

James Doohan was 69 in Star Trek V: The Final Frontier as 'Captain Montgomery 'Scotty' Scott'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jun 09 1989

Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home

James Doohan was 66 in Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home as 'Scotty'.

Movie Released: Wed, Nov 26 1986

Star Trek III: The Search for Spock

James Doohan was 64 in Star Trek III: The Search for Spock as 'Captain Montgomery 'Scotty' Scott'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jun 01 1984

Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan

James Doohan was 62 in Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan as 'Cmdr. Montgomery 'Scotty' Scott'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jun 04 1982

Star Trek: The Motion Picture

James Doohan was 59 in Star Trek: The Motion Picture as 'Cmdr. Montgomery 'Scotty' Scott'.

Movie Released: Fri, Dec 07 1979

The Star Trek Dream

James Doohan was 55 in The Star Trek Dream as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Wed, Sep 24 1975

Man in the Wilderness

James Doohan was 51 in Man in the Wilderness as 'Benoit'.

Movie Released: Wed, Nov 24 1971

Pretty Maids All in a Row

James Doohan was 51 in Pretty Maids All in a Row as 'Follo'.

Movie Released: Wed, Apr 28 1971

Jigsaw

James Doohan was 48 in Jigsaw as 'Building Superintendent (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jun 05 1968

One of Our Spies Is Missing

James Doohan was 46 in One of Our Spies Is Missing as 'Phillip Bainbridge'.

Movie Released: Thu, Dec 01 1966

Fantastic Voyage

James Doohan was 46 in Fantastic Voyage as 'Dr. Sawyer (Hypothermia technician) (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Wed, Aug 24 1966

Scalplock

James Doohan was 46 in Scalplock as 'Scrimp'.

Movie Released: Sun, Apr 10 1966

Willy McBean and His Magic Machine

James Doohan was 45 in Willy McBean and His Magic Machine as '(voice)'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jun 23 1965

The Satan Bug

James Doohan was 45 in The Satan Bug as 'Second Agent "X-Ray", scratches hand'.

Movie Released: Fri, Mar 26 1965

Bus Riley's Back in Town

James Doohan was 45 in Bus Riley's Back in Town as 'Les'.

Movie Released: Wed, Mar 24 1965

36 Hours

James Doohan was 44 in 36 Hours as 'Bishop (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Thu, Nov 26 1964

The Wheeler Dealers

James Doohan was 43 in The Wheeler Dealers as 'Defense Attorney (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Thu, Nov 14 1963

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Star Trek: Prodigy

James Doohan would have been no older than 85 in Star Trek: Prodigy as 'Scotty (voice)'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 28 2021

Homeboys in Outer Space

James Doohan was 76+ in Homeboys in Outer Space as 'Pippen'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Aug 27 1996

The Daily Show

James Doohan was 76+ in The Daily Show as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jul 22 1996

Charlie Grace

James Doohan was 75+ in Charlie Grace as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 14 1995

Duckman

James Doohan was 74+ in Duckman

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Mar 05 1994

The Ben Stiller Show

James Doohan was 72+ in The Ben Stiller Show

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 27 1992

Star Trek: The Next Generation

James Doohan was 67+ in Star Trek: The Next Generation as 'Scotty'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 28 1987

Danger Bay

James Doohan was 65+ in Danger Bay as 'Pete'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 07 1985

MacGyver

James Doohan was 65+ in MacGyver as 'Speedy'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 29 1985

Hotel

James Doohan was 62+ in Hotel

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Aug 21 1982

Magnum, P.I.

James Doohan was 60+ in Magnum, P.I. as 'Archie MacPherson'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Dec 11 1980

Jason of Star Command

James Doohan was 58+ in Jason of Star Command as 'Commander Canarvin'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 09 1978

Star Trek

James Doohan was 53+ in Star Trek as 'Montgomery Scott (voice)'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 08 1973

Marcus Welby, M.D.

James Doohan was 49+ in Marcus Welby, M.D. as 'Detective Sgt. Brenner, Fred Baxter'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 23 1969

Then Came Bronson

James Doohan was 49+ in Then Came Bronson

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 17 1969

Jericho

James Doohan was 46+ in Jericho

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 15 1966

Star Trek

James Doohan was 46+ in Star Trek as 'Scott'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 08 1966

The F.B.I.

James Doohan was 45+ in The F.B.I. as 'Claude Bell, Frank Delbey'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 19 1965

Laredo

James Doohan was 45+ in Laredo

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 16 1965

Daniel Boone

James Doohan was 44+ in Daniel Boone as 'Bruce MacFarland, Fletcher'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 24 1964

The Man from U.N.C.L.E.

James Doohan was 44+ in The Man from U.N.C.L.E. as 'Phillip Bainbridge, Mr. MacInernay'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 22 1964

Bewitched

James Doohan was 44+ in Bewitched as 'Walter Brocken'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 17 1964

Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea

James Doohan was 44+ in Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea as 'Lawrence Tobin (uncredited), Presidential Assistant'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 14 1964

The Rogues

James Doohan was 44+ in The Rogues as 'Cutler'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 13 1964

The Fugitive

James Doohan was 43+ in The Fugitive as 'Doctor, Deputy'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 17 1963

The Outer Limits

James Doohan was 43+ in The Outer Limits as 'Police Lt. Branch'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 16 1963

The Gallant Men

James Doohan was 42+ in The Gallant Men

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 05 1962

General Electric True

James Doohan was 42+ in General Electric True

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 30 1962

The Virginian

James Doohan was 42+ in The Virginian as 'George Mitchell, James Francis O'Bannion'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 19 1962

The New Breed

James Doohan was 41+ in The New Breed as 'Dr. Lennon'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Oct 03 1961

Ben Casey

James Doohan was 41+ in Ben Casey

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 02 1961

Hazel

James Doohan was 41+ in Hazel as 'Gordon MacHeath'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 28 1961

The Twilight Zone

James Doohan was 39+ in The Twilight Zone as 'Father'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 02 1959

Bonanza

James Doohan was 39+ in Bonanza as 'Bill Collins, Colonel's Man'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 12 1959

Hawkeye and the Last of the Mohicans

James Doohan was 37+ in Hawkeye and the Last of the Mohicans as 'Harris, Tonkawa'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Apr 03 1957

First Performance

James Doohan was 35+ in First Performance as ', Joynt'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 06 1955

Folio

James Doohan was 35+ in Folio

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 25 1955

Gunsmoke

James Doohan was 35+ in Gunsmoke as 'Davit'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 10 1955

On Camera

James Doohan was 34+ in On Camera

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Oct 02 1954

Space Command

James Doohan was 33+ in Space Command as 'Phil Mitchell, XSW1 Engineer'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Mar 13 1953

Tales of Tomorrow

James Doohan was 31+ in Tales of Tomorrow

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Aug 03 1951

Suspense

James Doohan was 28+ in Suspense as 'Peters'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 06 1949